Search.hdirectionsandmap.com is a website similar to Search.yourpackages.com, Search.mapscenter.com, and Search.yourclassifiedscenter.com – dubious search tools analyzed by specialists some time ago. What unites them all is the fact that they have been developed by the company Polarity Technologies Ltd and they are very similar to each other. Unfortunately, none of these search tools can be called trustworthy although their interfaces suggest that they are ordinary search tools. Instead, specialists better know them as browser hijackers due to the fact that they set themselves on users’ browsers without getting their permission. In the case of Search.hdirectionsandmap.com, it can show up on any browser, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, so you could remove it fully only by undoing the changes applied to all these browsers. Not all the users understand why such a legitimate-looking search tool has to be removed from their browsers, especially if they have set it as a homepage/search tool on their browsers voluntarily, so the following paragraphs of this article will provide more information about it. Read more »
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Search.mytab.club
Search.mytab.club may look like a legitimate search engine, but the truth is that it is nothing more but a browser hijacker set to replace your browser’s homepage address. You should consider removing it because of the fact that it replaces the homepage address without authorization. Indeed, its creators have resorted to malicious distribution methods to get Search.mytab.club on as many computers as they can because, apparently, its search results are ad-supported. Hence, they can feature promotional links that generate ad revenue for their creators. Without a doubt, this search engine was created to show you promotions in a clandestine manner, which is dishonest. Read more »
Search.hlocalweatherradar.co
According to our cyber security experts, Search.hlocalweatherradar.co is one search engine that you should avoid getting on your PC because its search results can be ad supported. However, the primary reason to remove it is that it can end up as your browser’s homepage as a result of installing a malicious software bundle. Its creators use this deceptive and dishonest distribution tactic because you would not use this search engine otherwise. While Search.hlocalweatherradar.co is, for the most part, usable, it redirects entered search queries to a modified Yahoo search engine that can show you ad-supported search results. To learn more about this hijacker, please continue reading. Read more »
Striked Ransomware
Striked Ransomware is a nasty ransomware-type infection that encrypts files and the majority of programs right after the successful entrance. You can be sure that it is the one you have to blame for locking your files and programs if they all have a new extension consisting of an email address rap@mortalkombat.top and a unique ID appended to them, for example, picture.jpg#rap@mortalkombat.top#id#1398924752. Strangely, it does not demand a ransom after locking users’ files. Well, at least you will not find a single word about money in its ransom note. Of course, there is still a small possibility that you will be asked to transfer a certain amount of money in exchange for the decryption key when you contact cyber criminals. Do not even think about paying a ransom in this case because you might lose your money too for nothing. Although your files will not be automatically unlocked, you must delete Striked Ransomware as soon as possible so that you would not accidentally launch its malicious file again. Read more »
Goqrench.net
If your browser loads a search engine that looks a lot like Google, but the URL address shows Goqrench.net, we urge you to read the full article as you most likely encountered a threat called browser hijacker. This application is not malicious, but it might annoy the user, disturb his browsing, or even introduce him to potentially malicious advertising content. It is because the threat might replace the user’s homepage, new tab page, or default search engine with Goqrench.net. According to our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com, the tool might further redirect the user to other website and display modified results that could show irritating pop-ups, banners, and other ads from unknown sources. Under such circumstances, we would recommend using Google, Yahoo, or other reputable search engines alike instead of this browser hijacker. Users who need any help while getting rid of it could slide below the text and take a look at the provided deletion steps. Read more »
'44-8000-903-274' Pop-Ups
Are you convinced that your operating system is infected with malware because of the information represented via '44-8000-903-274' Pop-Ups? If you are, you might be thinking about calling this number. Well, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that that is the worst idea. Although malware might be running on your computer, you certainly do not need to be afraid of the infections represented via these pop-ups. That is because they have been created by schemers, and they are only meant to trick you into calling the number. If you do that, you could be charged a lot of money, and, most important, you could put your virtual security at risk. The schemers answering your call might be interested in collecting personal data, infecting your operating system with more malware, or taking over the control of the entire operating system. They certainly have no desire to assist you or help you remove allegedly active infections. In fact, you might have to delete '44-8000-903-274' Pop-Ups-related malware instead. Please keep reading to learn more about this. Read more »
RanRans Ransomware
RanRans Ransomware is one of the newest ransomware-type infections specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have detected. If it ever successfully enters your computer, you will discover files located in %USERPROFILE% and %ALLUSERPROFILE% (including its subfolders) encrypted. The ransomware infection has been set to lock users’ personal files not without reason. Cyber criminals expect that this will help them to obtain money from users more easily. Even though the ransom RanRans Ransomware asks is quite small if compared to the amount of money required by other ransomware-type infections, do not encourage cyber criminals to continue developing malicious applications by sending them money. It is, of course, not the main reason you should keep the money to yourself. Specialists also do not recommend transferring money to cyber criminals because there are no guarantees that files could be unlocked. Unfortunately, it might be impossible to unlock files without the special decryption software users are told they could download from any of the three provided URLs (http://bit.ly/2pSvha0, http://bit.ly/2pSGjvO, and http://bit.ly/2qtVk8B) after paying a ransom, but it does not mean that you should go to send money. Read more »
Crystalcrypt Ransomware
Crystalcrypt Ransomware is a malicious infection that can leave you with encrypted data without the decryption key. The main reason this program enters your computer is money. However, you should never pay anything to the people behind this infection because that would only encourage them to continue to malicious practices. Please remove Crystalcrypt Ransomware from your computer following the removal instructions you will find right below this description. If you find the manual removal too challenging, you can always leave us a comment, and our research team will guide you through the process step by step. Read more »
Wana Decrypt0r Trojan-Syria Editi0n Ransomware
The Wana Decrypt0r Trojan-Syria Editi0n ransomware is a piece of malware that should never access your PC, but, if it has just happened, you are quite lucky since it is possible to remove it from the computer. A typical ransomware infection encrypts files and takes them hostage until a victim pays a release fee, or a ransom. The Wana Decrypt0r Trojan-Syria Editi0n ransomware has not been programmed to encrypt files yet, but this might happen at any time, so you should not wait but take measures to remove it or avert its penetration onto your PC. Malware researchers has noticed that the infection does not work the way it would normally work because its server is shut down. Moreover, the infection itself contains its encryption code. Interested readers are encouraged to continue reading to learn more about this version of the notorious Wana Decrypt0r, also known as Wanna Cry, ransomware. Read more »
Search.searchvzcm.com
You have to be mindful about the search tools you use and the sites you interact with because you do not want to face a hijacker. Search.searchvzcm.com is a hijacker that our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts have reported to be a potential danger to virtual security. At the time of research, this strange infection was compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers, but it is possible that other browsers could be affected as well. The distribution of this infection is not clear, and the same can be said about the intentions of its creator. Unfortunately, it seems that this browser hijacker was designed to advertise the content of third-party advertisers, who are mysterious and unpredictable. Since there is a risk that you might be encountering misleading content while interacting with it, we suggest deleting Search.searchvzcm.com without further delay. If you want to learn more about this suspicious infection before you do anything, or you need removal tips, you need to keep reading. Read more »
